Cultivating Self-Care Through Art and Creativity
Cultivating Self-Care Through Art and Creativity
A Six-Week Virtual Workshop for Adults
Tuesdays • November 3 – December 8, 2026
5:30–6:30 p.m. Pacific Time • Online
$150 for all six sessions
Register by October 16, 2026
Materials not Included
Explore. Create. Reflect. Grow.
What if self-care could be more than an occasional break or moment of relaxation?
This six-week creative workshop invites you to slow down, explore what matters to you, and discover meaningful ways to nurture your emotional well-being through artmaking, reflection, and supportive group discussion.
No artistic experience is necessary. This is about the process—not creating “perfect” art.
Suggested materials will be provided before the workshop.
Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions, as each workshop builds upon the previous week. Sessions will not be recorded, and there are no make-up sessions, to support privacy and confidentiality.
Participants are encouraged to keep cameras on when possible, to help create a warm, welcoming group environment.
An Overview of the 6 Weeks:
Each session includes guided creative exploration followed by an opportunity to briefly share reflections with the group. We will provide a list of suggested art materials prior to the workshop beginning, but please know that the materials are intended to be readily available and low cost.
Across six weeks, participants will explore self-care, personal values, emotional awareness, and practical coping strategies through creative expression and mindfulness. You will use art-based activities such as the Self-Care Wheel and a Bridge prompt to reflect on individual strengths, supports, relationships, gratitude, belonging, and personal growth. The series concludes with integrating these insights into a personalized vision for continuing a meaningful and sustainable self-care journey.
WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY
Throughout the series, you’ll have opportunities to:
- Gain greater awareness of your needs and values
- Explore emotions through creative expression
- Practice practical mindfulness and coping skills
- Identify personal strengths and sources of support
- Reflect on what brings meaning and connection to your life
- Create a realistic, personalized approach to ongoing self-care
READY TO MAKE SPACE FOR YOURSELF?
Six Tuesdays • November 3 – December 8, 2026
5:30–6:30 p.m. Pacific Time • Online
$150 • Materials not included (a list of low to no cost art materials will be provided prior to the workshop beginning)
Registration deadline: October 16, 2026
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This workshop is an opportunity for self-exploration and creative wellness. It is not intended to provide psychotherapy or mental health treatment.
About the facilitators:
Helena has over 25 years of experience working with diverse populations. She is passionate about helping clients discover and honor their strengths and unique ways of seeing the world. Helena has over 15 years experience working with medically complex clients as well as over 20 years working with clients of all ages experiencing grief, loss, trauma, and mental health challenges. She enjoys making art with found objects and natural elements. For more information about Helena, please visit: https://www.dreambigwellness.org/Helena/
Angela has over 10 years of experience working in a variety of healthcare settings. She is also a visual artist with over 30 years experience in photography. Her artistic practice incorporates a diverse range of materials and processes, including handmade paper and books, plants, and fiber arts. Angela enjoys sharing creative arts processes with clients and exploring their potential to support healing, self-expression, and well-being. She brings together her healthcare experience and artistic practice to create meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection, and creativity. For more information about Angela, please visit: http://www.dreambigwellness.org/Angela